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RTHK
4 days ago
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- RTHK
Germany's Muller signs with MLS Vancouver Whitecaps
Germany's Muller signs with MLS Vancouver Whitecaps Muller spent the past 25 years with Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich. File photo: Reuters Bayern Munich and Germany forward Thomas Mueller has signed with Major League Soccer's Vancouver Whitecaps, the Canadian club announced. The 35-year-old has signed through the end of the 2025 MLS season with an option for 2026, Vancouver said. Mueller announced earlier this year that he would be departing from Bayern Munich – his home for 25 years. His tenure included 13 Bundesliga titles and two Champions League triumphs. "I'm looking forward to coming to Vancouver to help this team win a championship," Mueller said in a statement. "I've heard great things about the city, but first and foremost I'm coming to win." "I've had great conversations with Axel Schuster and Jesper Sorensen, and now I can't wait to play in front of the supporters and to see all of the fans come out to BC Place as we head towards the playoffs," he added. Mueller arrives at a Whitecaps team currently second in the Western Conference, one point behind leaders San Diego but with one match in hand. "He not only brings a winning pedigree and exceptional football intelligence, but also a tireless work ethic that will elevate the entire team," Whitecaps chief executive Schuster said in a statement. "Thomas is a natural leader whose passion for the game is infectious. This is a statement signing by our club and our ownership – a transformative moment for our club and our city. We are proud to welcome Thomas to Vancouver." Restricted mainly to a substitute's role in the 2024-25 campaign, Mueller made 49 appearances in all competitions, scoring eight goals. He retired from international duty in 2024, having won the World Cup with Germany in 2014. He finished his international career with 131 caps, scoring 45 goals. There had been brief speculation that he would land with Los Angeles FC, but the Whitecaps announcement came on the same day that LAFC confirmed the signing of South Korean star Son Heung-min. (AFP)
Fox Sports
5 days ago
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- Fox Sports
Vancouver Whitecaps Signs Germany, Bayern Munich Legend Thomas Müller
MLS Vancouver Whitecaps Signs Germany, Bayern Munich Legend Thomas Müller Updated Aug. 6, 2025 2:19 p.m. ET share facebook x reddit link The Vancouver Whitecaps have signed former Bayern Munich forward Thomas Muller. Müller, who won the World Cup with Germany in 2014, will join the Whitecaps for the remainder of the season in an open roster spot. Terms of the deal were not released. The agreement includes a Designated Player option for 2026. "Whitecaps — let's make history," Müller said in a video he posted online Wednesday. The 35-year-old Müller has spent the last 17 years with Bayern Munich in the German Bundesliga, helping the club win 13 championships during that span. He scored 250 goals with Bayern across all competitions, but his contract was not renewed after last season. At the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, Müller scored five goals. Reporting by The Associated Press. Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account and follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily! share recommended Lionel Messi Has 'Minor' Muscle Injury, Timeline For Return Is Unknown Item 1 of 1
